DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault at a pub in Loughborough are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident to speak to police.

It happened at a pub in Maxwell Drive just after 11.30pm on Saturday (May 19).

A 36-year-old man was taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary with serious injuries. He has since been discharged. Two men, who are both 27-years-old and from Loughborough, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. They have both been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Detective Constable Sarah Poppleton, the investigating officer, said: “This was a serious assault in a pub where a man suffered significant injuries.

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“I’d like to speak to anyone who was in the pub on Saturday night and who saw what happened. Whatever information you have, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, it could assist with my investigation.

“If you haven’t yet spoken to police, then I would urge you to get in touch.”

DC 4088 Poppleton can be contacted on 101, quoting crime number 18*229467.